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Four-man Team N2i, using only skis and kites, completes a 1,093-mile (1,759 km) trek to reach the Antarctic pole of inaccessibility for the first time since 1965 and for the first time ever without mechanical assistance.
In 2007, Team N2i achieved the first-ever unaided ski-and-kite expedition to the Antarctic pole of inaccessibility, covering 1,093 miles without mechanical support.
On January 19, 2007, Team N2i completed a groundbreaking ski and kite expedition to the Antarctic pole of inaccessibility. The four-member crew traveled 1,093 miles without any mechanical support, setting a new record. They navigated treacherous ice fields and braved severe cold using only skis and kites. The journey tested human endurance and innovative kite-ski techniques in one of Earth’s most remote areas. Their success inspired future explorers and highlighted the potential of wind-powered travel. This achievement remains a landmark in polar exploration history.
Team N2i
skis and kites
Antarctic pole of inaccessibility